The Black Caps faced a tall order on day four as Sri Lanka resumed with a 202-run lead, but six wickets for 72 runs in the first session gave them hope of a dramatic fightback

Rachin Ravindra led New Zealand's charge as they scored 194 runs in the final two sessions of day four in pursuit of their target of 275, but a fast-deteriorating Galle surface and relentless pressure from Sri Lanka's spinners meant they have only two wickets in hand to notch the remaining 68 runs.

Check out the detailed Day 4 review of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle, including highlights, player performances, stats, and analysis from the game.

Sri Lanka stayed on course for victory against New Zealand in the opening test in Galle despite Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 on Sunday.

Chasing 275 for victory, New Zealand got off to a shaky start and kept losing wickets particularly to Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya (3-66) and Romesh Mendis (3-83), who tormented them on a day four track.

Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 kept New Zealand's hopes alive in a tense Galle Test, but Sri Lanka's spinners, led by Ramesh Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya, left the Blackcaps just two wickets away from defeat on Day 4.